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Why does Senator Bill Cassidy support Todd Blanche’s Attorney‑General nomination despite concerns?
Blanche is on the brink. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana cleared up this morning how he will vote on President Trump's pick to be attorney general.
Cassidy says he has concerns about some of the decisions made at the Justice Department under acting attorney general Todd Blanche's leadership, but will support his nomination, saying the choice is not between Blanche and perfection.
It is between Mr. Blanche and another acting attorney general who may not run the department effectively under President Trump. And who In indeed May not be as good as Mr.
How is President Trump involved in the Iran‑Oman negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz?
Blanche.
Cassidy's support became critical for Blanche to be confirmed. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski announced their no votes at the White House. Jared Halpern, Fox News.
President Trump says he is personally involved in negotiations with Iran as Tehran tries to cement a deal with Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say they are talking to Amman directly about a deal and they say they are getting very close to a deal. President Trump is insisting he's personally involved in any deal. Of course he would be with the US's backing involved in any deal. He expects an announcement that could come as early as today.
What happened in the Tennessee GOP primary that unseated a Trump‑endorsed congressman?
Fox is Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. Another congressman loses a primary. Andy Ogles, a Republican in Tennessee, who had President Trump's endorsement, was defeated by GOP challenger Charlie Hatcher, backed by Governor Bill Lee. Lee cannot run again. Senator Marsha Blackburn won the GOP primary to replace him.
We are a solid red conservative state and all of these socialist communist policies end at the Tennessee state line.
Blackbourne faces Democrat Jerry Green in November. Whoever wins will be the state's first female governor. America's listening to Fox News.
Who was the good‑samaritan in the Twin Falls restaurant shooting and what did investigators find?
Police in Twin Falls, Idaho are praising a good Samaritan, Austin James Scott, who tried to help during last week's deadly shooting at an in and out restaurant. Police Chief Matthew Hicks tells reporters.
After Mr. James was shot, he drew a pistol from his waistband, but did not fire his weapon. Mr. James is a former Twin Falls police officer and a former Idaho State Trooper.
Investigators say the gunman, twenty four year old Chad Williams, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after killing three people and injuring seven. No word on a motive. Social media creator Sidney Toll dies at twenty six after nearly three years of battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Why were more than fifty bodies discovered decomposing at a Chicago funeral home?
Toll documented her fight with Colangio. Crossinoma. And inspired millions with her optimism. Her family said she died peacefully yesterday. Authorities in Chicago found more than fifty bodies improperly stored and decomposing at a funeral home yesterday.
The remains of fifty people discovered during a license inspection of South Chicago Chapel, where investigators say multiple bodies were kept unrefrigerated in various states of decomposition and a gruesome scene. This woman lives next door. It was always like maybe like every few days, like you'd always smell it. Like it was constant.
What are the latest gas‑price trends and the current national average reported by AAA?
It was always something weird. The state now deeming the funeral home a danger to public safety, for now the funeral director, Johanna Morgan. Also amid complaints of loved ones' remains that have gone missing. No word yet if any charges will be filed in this case. In Chicago, Jeff Manasso, Fox News.
And gas prices fell for a seventh straight day. Triple A says the national average is four oh four a gallon. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why does Senator Bill Cassidy support Todd Blanche’s Attorney‑General nomination despite concerns?
0:03–0:40
2
How is President Trump involved in the Iran‑Oman negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz?
0:40–1:15
3
What happened in the Tennessee GOP primary that unseated a Trump‑endorsed congressman?
1:15–2:01
4
Who was the good‑samaritan in the Twin Falls restaurant shooting and what did investigators find?
2:01–2:49
5
Why were more than fifty bodies discovered decomposing at a Chicago funeral home?
2:49–3:25
6
What are the latest gas‑price trends and the current national average reported by AAA?
3:25–3:56